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Area operations manager demographics and statistics in the US

Area operations manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates area operations manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our area operations manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about area operations managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 310,963 area operations managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 25.0% of all area operations managers are women, while 75.0% are men.
  • The average area operations manager age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of area operations managers is White (67.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.3%), Asian (6.4%) and Black or African American (6.2%).
  • Area operations managers are most in-demand in Washington, DC.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for area operations managers.
  • Santa Monica, CA pays an annual average wage of $76,025, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women area operations managers earned 89% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all area operations managers are LGBT.
  • Nevada is the best state for area operations managers to live.
  • Area operations managers are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Area operations manager gender statistics

25.0% of area operations managers are women and 75.0% of area operations managers are men.
  • Male, 75.0%
  • Female, 25.0%

Area operations manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male75.0%
Female25.0%

Area operations manager gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$51,334
female-income
Female income
$45,819

Area operations manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in area operations manager positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of area operations managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Area operations manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201079.41%20.59%
201178.92%21.08%
201278.33%21.67%
201378.71%21.29%
201480.02%19.98%
201579.10%20.90%
201679.75%20.25%
201777.84%22.16%
201877.78%22.22%
201976.29%23.71%
202076.38%23.62%
202175.04%24.96%

Area operations manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared area operations managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Administrative Assistant To General Manager9%91%
Manager Stylist9%91%
Salon Manager12%88%
Area Operations Manager75%25%
General Superintendent97%3%
Street Superintendent97%3%
District Commercial Superintendent98%2%

Area operations manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among area operations managers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all area operations managers. Comparatively, 15.3% of area operations managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of area operations managers are Asian.
  • White, 67.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
  • Asian, 6.4%
  • Black or African American, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Area operations manager race

Area operations manager racePercentages
White67.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Asian6.4%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Area operations manager race and ethnicity over time

See how area operations manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Area operations manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.92%6.33%5.29%11.16%
201174.76%6.49%5.31%10.88%
201274.41%6.06%5.45%11.95%
201374.92%5.88%5.49%11.32%
201473.81%5.85%5.39%12.67%
201573.83%5.91%5.33%12.59%
201671.50%6.42%5.78%13.81%
201772.85%5.90%5.51%13.31%
201872.42%5.68%6.09%13.17%
201971.03%5.95%6.13%14.24%
202069.28%5.99%5.78%14.14%
202167.22%6.22%6.40%15.34%

Area operations manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian area operations managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american area operations managers have the lowest average salary at $48,969.
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$50,527
White$52,572
Black or African American$48,969
Asian$53,465
Hispanic or Latino$51,256

Average area operations manager age

See how the average age of area operations managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Area operations manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4245
Unknown4241
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4240
White4544
American Indian and Alaska Native4344

Area operations manager age breakdown

The average age of area operations managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the area operations manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Area operations manager age breakdown

Area Operations Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years6%

Area operations manager educational attainment

The most common degree for area operations managers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of area operations managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Master's, 10%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Area operations managers by degree level

Area operations manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
Associate16%
Master's10%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees4%

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Area operations manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, area operations managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,171 annually. With a Doctorate degree, area operations managers earn a median annual income of $62,565 compared to $55,422 for area operations managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$70,000
$65,000
$60,000
$55,000
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$65,171
High School Diploma or Less$44,426
Bachelor's Degree$55,422
Doctorate Degree$62,565
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,916

Area operations manager employment statistics

Most area operations managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where area operations managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where area operations managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Area operations manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees12%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees42%

Area operations manager jobs by company type

Employees with the area operations manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most area operations managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Area operations manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public41%
Private54%
Government2%

Area operations manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for area operations managers are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Retail

Hospitality

Health Care

Area operations manager turnover and employment statistics

Area operations manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for area operations managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Area operations manager unemployment rate by year

YearArea operations manager unemployment rate
20106.02%
20115.17%
20124.50%
20133.74%
20143.19%
20152.83%
20162.57%
20172.68%
20182.15%
20192.22%
20203.68%
20214.01%

Average area operations manager tenure

The average area operations manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,783 area operations managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Area operations manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year9%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years8%
11+ years14%

Area operations manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of area operations managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Administration Vice President7.93%48,271
Inventory Management Specialist8.41%108,982
Regional Sales Director9.38%97,379
Area Operations Manager10.39%-
Health Commissioner11.63%47,052
Human Resources Consultant13.02%52,761
Promotions Director14.95%8,812

Similar area operations manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Administration Vice President7.93%48,271
Inventory Management Specialist8.41%108,982
Regional Sales Director9.38%97,379
Health Commissioner11.63%47,052
Human Resources Consultant13.02%52,761
Promotions Director14.95%8,812

Foreign languages spoken by area operations managers

The most common foreign language among area operations managers is Spanish at 53.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.4% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
  • Spanish, 53.1%
  • German, 9.4%
  • French, 6.3%
  • Carrier, 4.7%
  • Bulgarian, 3.1%
  • Other, 23.4%

Area operations manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish53.1%
German9.4%
French6.3%
Carrier4.7%
Bulgarian3.1%
Other23.4%

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Area operations manager location demographics

The amount you can make as an area operations manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of area operations managers is $56,813. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do area operations managers earn the most?

Area operations managers earn the most in California, where the average area operations manager salary is $75,702. The map here shows where area operations managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Area Operations Managers?

By looking through more than 2,783 resumes, we found that the most popular places for area operations managers are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Area Operations Managers

Area operations manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,223$75,702
2Texas5,612$52,199
3Florida4,432$38,554
4Georgia2,971$46,112
5North Carolina2,795$55,128
6Pennsylvania2,766$49,393
7New York2,552$54,487
8Illinois2,422$39,674
9Ohio2,396$41,437
10Washington2,042$54,926
11Michigan1,956$41,159
12Massachusetts1,941$43,157
13Virginia1,810$65,751
14Minnesota1,807$38,120
15Indiana1,800$39,890
16Tennessee1,471$42,079
17New Jersey1,408$57,952
18Missouri1,393$30,615
19Wisconsin1,367$43,772
20Maryland1,323$47,584
21Arizona1,148$50,849
22Colorado1,132$48,469
23South Carolina1,078$37,707
24Kentucky1,057$28,544
25Alabama1,055$40,610
26Utah889$40,460
27Louisiana850$41,646
28Oregon810$46,858
29Iowa807$35,067
30Kansas743$38,699
31Connecticut740$58,108
32Oklahoma646$32,911
33Mississippi631$36,237
34Arkansas608$31,392
35Nevada592$60,729
36Nebraska547$37,200
37New Hampshire460$31,049
38Idaho434$39,904
39New Mexico424$40,324
40District of Columbia377$56,799
41Maine352$33,047
42West Virginia347$35,697
43Montana308$33,609
44Delaware268$49,677
45South Dakota249$43,958
46Hawaii194$58,577
47Rhode Island194$48,142
48Alaska187$38,150
49North Dakota171$35,685
50Wyoming161$33,549
51Vermont114$28,047

Where are area operations managers in high demand?

Area operations managers are in high demand in Washington, DC. There are currently 8 job openings for area operations managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country area operations managers are in the most demand.
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